The wrestling world loves R-Truth, and that's what's up.
R-Truth announced on June 1, 2025, that WWE had released him. Fightful Select later confirmed that WWE would not be renewing his contract and that Truth, whose real name is Ron Killings, would be leaving the promotion upon the expiration of his contract.
In the time since the announcement, R-Truth has received an outpouring of love from the professional wrestling community. Whether it's from people who currently work for WWE or people he's worked with in the past, plenty within the wrestling community are chiming in to share their love for the winningest WWE 24/7 Champion of all time.
Fans can read comments from the likes of Kevin Owens, Rhea Ripley, Road Dogg, and more.
Brian G. James (@BrianRDJames) on X
I am heartbroken. It’s the nature of the beast; the part of business that no one likes but the bean counters. I love Ron the Truth Killings and I don’t care who knows it. WHAT A RUN!
Thank you @BrianRDJames I love you too my dawg----
— Ron Killings (@RonKillings) June 1, 2025
I’ve said many times that there are a few people in this industry for whom I have unlimited respect, love and admiration for. @RonKillings is at the very top of that list.
— Kevin (@FightOwensFight) June 1, 2025
An incredible, timeless performer with an unmatched ability to entertain and bring a smile to anyone he…
I love R-Truth so much! Nobody’s presence on TV made me smile, or laugh more than his.
— Shotzi (@ShotziWWE) June 1, 2025
Thank you for everything you’ve done for the business, the doors you opened and being a real OG to the whole locker room. Taught me a lot about the game and how to navigate this business. Ron Killings is timeless! ------ https://t.co/SIrS3UzDQu pic.twitter.com/FQU2yWT0kx
— Carmelo Hayes (@Carmelo_WWE) June 1, 2025
When the contract is up, let @RonKillings give the universe a proper goodbye. @WWE
— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) June 1, 2025
In all seriousness, this is literally so heartbreaking… Thank you Truth --
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) June 1, 2025
Noooooooo we never got do our tik toks -- https://t.co/XVpOlEGZSk
— Trinity (@TheTrinity_Fatu) June 1, 2025
You’re the best! Hope we can run it back bro
— DONOVAN DIJAK (@DijakFYE) June 1, 2025
You're an amazing talent and an even better person. Go enjoy your life unc!
— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) June 1, 2025
Mind blowing! A true company guy and amazing person! Thank you for everything in and out of the ring my friend. https://t.co/92iR0Xifnt
— Tom (@TomPestock) June 1, 2025
one of my favorite and most supportive people i’ve ever gotten to work with. gonna miss you so much Truthy -- https://t.co/o4Wp6ZTGHo
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) June 1, 2025
The number of times I’ve been on a card with Ron and he was one of the most over performers on the card - even if it was during a time when he wasn’t being featured on TV - I can’t even count.
— Matthew Rehwoldt (@DramaKingMatt) June 1, 2025
One of the funniest and best out there ! https://t.co/FUYuBRwrWq
This is truly the end of an era. Working with @RonKillings was always a real treat. One of the most entertaining to ever do it. The skit we did with @TheMikeRallis at the @OriginalFunko HQ was one of the most fun moments of my career. https://t.co/SKstTK9xEI https://t.co/h9qymgyy1E
— Dean “Mojo” Muhtadi (@MojoMuhtadi) June 1, 2025
All time great!!!!! https://t.co/9zyg2vNkF6
— PRYME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) June 1, 2025
R-Truth is the man
— Trevor Lee (@TrevorLeePro) June 1, 2025
No one made me laugh backstage more than Ron. I’ve known this man for 13 years. He treated me like a brother from the very first day. Never saw him in a bad mood. A man who spread kindness and joy every chance he could. https://t.co/YBO8gaGEfN
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) June 1, 2025
I’m going to take that as a huge compliment, although it’s untrue. R Truth is beloved, Ricochet is hated. You need both.
— Samantha (The Bomb) (@SamanthaTheBomb) June 1, 2025
I wanna wrestle this legend!!! https://t.co/a8pjbO18uJ
— Oro (@OroMensah_wwe) June 1, 2025
I love @RonKillings
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 1, 2025
It’s guaranteed joy when he’s a part of a segment.. He’s also my dad’s favorite WWE Superstar of all time.
The McAfees are bummed aht but we all know R Truth will continue to bless the world with his BIG ass brain
---- THANK YOU TRUTH pic.twitter.com/ZswYMvQIzi
I’m so honored to have met you my guy. I would always cherish our time together
— Sidney Akeem (@sidneyakeem) June 1, 2025
Truth last wrestled on the May 30 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, losing to JC Mateo.
Fightful will continue to report any updates as more information becomes available
